QBTS (D-Wave Quantum) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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QBTS D-Wave Quantum Inc QBTS
64 GF Score
Price $18.08
GF Value $2.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is D-Wave Quantum Profitability Rank?

D-Wave Quantum QBTS +0.56% 64 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates QBTS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

D-Wave Quantum has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,914.87%. As of today, D-Wave Quantum's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


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QBTS vs RGTI, QUBT, BRAI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, D-Wave Quantum's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

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D-Wave Quantum Profitability Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, D-Wave Quantum's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where D-Wave Quantum's Profitability Rank falls into.


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D-Wave Quantum Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

D-Wave Quantum has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

D-Wave Quantum's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-54.727 / 2.858
=-1,914.87 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

D-Wave Quantum has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

D-Wave Quantum Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on D-Wave Quantum and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, D-Wave Quantum's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is D-Wave Quantum's Profitability Rank too high?
D-Wave Quantum's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, D-Wave Quantum has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D-Wave Quantum's Profitability Rank compare to RGTI and QUBT?
D-Wave Quantum's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, D-Wave Quantum's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on D-Wave Quantum and its competitors. D-Wave Quantum's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D-Wave Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.87, compared to a current price of $18.08 — trading 530% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. D-Wave Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D-Wave Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.08 is trading 530% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.87. GuruFocus considers D-Wave Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for QBTS:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.87 vs. price of $18.08 (530% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the QBTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


D-Wave Quantum Business Description

Address 2650 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94303
D-Wave Quantum Inc is in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and it is the commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. It delivers customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling. Its annealing quantum computers are accessible through the company's LeapTM cloud service.
64GF Score

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